Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
FBI: Beware of scammers selling fake COVID-19 antibody tests
(HealthDay)—Fake or unapproved COVID-19 antibody tests are being sold by scammers, the Federal Bureau of Investigation warns.
Jun 30, 2020
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Health
More than just health concern at coronavirus test sites: Are you exposing your personal information to security risks?
When Elizabeth Spinelli arrived at Fort Lauderdale's Holiday Park for a coronavirus test, a nurse handed her a form to write her name, address, date of birth and social security number. She hesitated to give her personal ...
Jun 18, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Virtual connections shown to combat loneliness
Positive virtual contact with neighbors is a key antidote to feeling lonely, according to new research.
Jun 11, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
UK extends virus lockdown until at least June 1: PM
Britain's coronavirus lockdown will stay in place until at least June 1, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday, as he unveiled cautious plans to lift restrictions imposed seven weeks ago.
May 10, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
We believe we're less likely than others are to fall for online scams
We believe we are less likely than others are to fall for phishing scams, thereby underestimating our own exposure to risk, a new cybersecurity study has found. The research also reports that this occurs, in part, because ...
May 6, 2020
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Medical economics
Medicare applications raise anxiety for seniors in pandemic
At greater risk from COVID-19, some seniors now face added anxiety due to delays obtaining Medicare coverage.
Apr 29, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Coronavirus scams: guard against fraud cures and other cons
Con artists are finding lots of marks amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Watchdog groups and authorities report a surge of complaints about scams targeting people who fear catching the virus or need money due to lost income.
Apr 8, 2020
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Don't fall prey to COVID-19 scammers
(HealthDay)—The COVID-19 pandemic has spawned a wave of scammers looking to take advantage of older adults, experts warn.
Mar 31, 2020
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Cardiology
Social, financial factors critical to assessing cardiovascular risk
Certain markers of a person's financial and social status, known as social determinants of health, offer valuable information about a person's potential risk of heart disease but are often overlooked, according to research ...
Mar 18, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Rising eco-anxiety means we should address mental health alongside food security
For over a quarter of a century, United Nations climate negotiations have failed to reach a legally binding treaty. For instance, the failed 1997 Kyoto Protocol was modeled after the success of the 1987 Montreal Protocol, ...
Jan 10, 2020
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